Alexander (Sandy) Cohen

Alexander (Sandy) Cohen, M.P.H., M.S.W., a research associate at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), performs qualitative research on local and regional health system improvement and evaluates a range of health care quality improvement programs at IHI. His previous research and practice were in behavioral health treatment, dissemination of evidence-based practices, and evaluation of federally-fund service programs. Mr. Cohen received bachelor’s degrees in psychology and sociology from Georgia State University before moving to Boston University, where he received master’s degrees in clinical social work and public health, focusing on health policy and management.